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“It Is Easier To Prevent Bad Habits Than To Break Them” ~Benjamin Franklin
Back pain is no fun. It is also a MAJOR problem for our healthcare system and economy. Here are some important facts about back pain, according to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA):
•31 million Americans experience low-back pain at any given time.
•One-half of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year.
•Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work. In fact, back pain is the second most common reason …
Low back pain is a very common problem affecting 80-90% of all of us at some point in our lifetime. Why is that you ask? There are many reasons.
One of the biggest reasons is that we are 2-legged animals carrying 2/3rds of our weight above our waist. Studies have shown deterioration or arthritis occurs much sooner in us vs. our 4-legged animal counterparts. A 180 lbs man carries roughly 120 lbs above the waist. This means, every time he bends over, in order to stand …